Laura Smith
House Cleaning Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Get Rid of Urine Smell
Get any odor out of your mattress, furniture, carpet, and clothes As you've likely noticed, the smell of urine can linger long after the mess has been cleaned up. While it might seem like nothing gets rid of it, it's act...
How to
Remove Odor from Bags
Gym bags, backpacks, and pocketbooks can all start smelling unpleasant over time. Fortunately, there are many ways to remove this odor and keep your bags smelling like new. Most pocketbooks and handbags aren't washable, ...
How to Clean Dog Pee from a Mattress
Your dog might be your best friend, but when they potty on your bed, you might not be feeling very warm and fuzzy about them. Fortunately, there’s no need to run out and buy a brand new mattress—cleaning up dog pee, ...
How to
Clean Corningware
There are a variety of ways you can clean hard-to-remove food and grease from your Corningware. Specially formulated Corningware cleaners are an effective and easy way to do this. You can also use oven cleaners to clean ...
How to
Use a Grill Pan
Grill pans provide a great way to mimic the experience of outdoor grilling. They’re especially useful for people who live in apartments. However, using a grill pan is different than cooking with regular stovetop pans. ...
The Most Effective Ways to Get Rid of Cat Odors at Home
Tackle lingering and brand new odors from cat urine or poopWhether you own a cat or someone owned a cat before you moved in, bad odors—like urine and feces—may start to develop over time. These bad smells come from y...
How to Clean & Maintain Your HEPA Filter
Easy and effective ways to keep your HEPA filter clean Washable or permanent HEPA filters are easy to maintain and can drastically cut the cost of replacement filters. If your air purifier or vacuum cleaner uses a HEPA f...
How to
Deodorize a Car
Cars develop smell over time from food, pets, messes, and other sources. Luckily, a car is usually easy to deodorize in a few simple steps. Clean your car thoroughly and apply substances to remove odor. If you notice a p...
How to
Clean a Sink Trap
Hair, soap residue, grease, food, and oil are all known to clog sink traps and drain pipes. To clear the clog, you will need to clean your sink trap. For mild clogs, use a plunger or a baking soda solution to clean your ...
Checking Your Head for Lice: Symptoms, Treatments, & Prevention
Learn how to properly examine your hair and scalp for lice Nothing’s worse than getting an itchy head and discovering you have lice. While lice are most commonly found on children, anyone can get them, and it can be mo...
How to
Clean Silk Flowers
Silk flowers and other types of artificial blooms and greenery can enhance the look and feel of a room. Like other accessories, there is a need to clean silk arrangements from time to time in order to keep them looking v...
The Best Ways to Remove Crayon from Painted Walls & Wallpaper
Get crayon marks off your interior walls with this guide If you have young kids, odds are you’re going to end up with crayon on your walls at one point or another. Luckily, crayon stains aren’t permanent and can be r...
